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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1951
Page
2
ZUYRA Shire Council plans a 160000 borrowing programme for 1951 52 to fund community services and road and bridge maintenance. The council faces doubts on approval and labour at present but argues for forward planning and mechanisation to modernise road building and ensure district progress.
Miss Lorna Jackson has joined the Kyogle Examiner staff after leaving the Guyra Argus. Bruce Collings acts as correspondent. Various local moves include Dr Huxtable abroad, Mr Beasley appointed Justice of the Peace, and wedding guests noted. Enlistments from Guyra and travels of residents are mentioned along with health and travel updates.
February rainfall at Guyra remained below average with a few showers scattered through the week. The period saw limited totals and generally dry conditions despite brief showers and variable days.
E C Connor fruit officer on the Northern Tablelands says 1950-51 was one of the most disastrous years in state fruit production. Wet weather reduced fruit set to less than 5 percent, continued rain fostered black spot disease, hail ruined the remaining fruit, and growers could not provide their usual high quality entries.
At the Guyra branch monthly meeting a cookery contest was planned with prizes and judges to be arranged by the secretary. The Land and a cat will stage portions. event set for 2 pm at AWA Rooms with prize schedule in The Argus.
Several polio cases are reported in and around Guyra and Llangothlin with one death. A new typhoid case appears at Tingha. The Guyra Shire Council meets on March 13, while the Chamber of Commerce holds a meeting tonight. Social events include Mothering Sunday services and local show reports, with upcoming tennis club tournaments and Diggers Ball plans.
Universal International comedy melodrama featuring William Powell and Shelley Winters debuts Saturday at Arcadia Theatre. Scene shows Powell in armored underwear fighting a savage police dog as part of the film’s dramatic tension.
Seth ta had the Ride and Gale Ball with knife and fork supper the date chosen being Friday June 8 at the Arcadia Theatre. Oddfellows Hall and an orchestra were available arrangements will be finalise by the secretary.
Mr. Dutton notes Jerseys are the best Armidale has seen. Tilawarras show improvement with strong cattle, Ayeshires praised, and HN Wo exhibitions reported. CF Grills displays Laing stock while Bald Blsir features Aber ih Angus. New England University Saurge presents Guerse, a first in Armidale.
Early dawn observations by Ma Sid Jones reveal two foxes approaching the fowl yard from the direction of W Fawkner’s property. Jones planned to confirm whether a fox or dog was responsible for the poultry losses noted in the Argus.
Delangra visitors L. Austin and family spent a weekend with T. Egan. A. Webb of Concord holidays at Newport. Ben Pettitt and A. Rogers faced travel as they moved through the local rail station. Lomond residents express concern over Mrs. W. T. Cregan now a patient at Tarmworth Base. Cunninehany of Earlwood visits, G. Lane and Maxvwell party host Sydney guests, J Bessie and family seen in Hesgney.
A street stall operated by the Red Cross Society collected donations at 6 pied street stall inst cabinet raising £15 15 6. Readers donated through various stalls and supporters including Mrs Sullivans and Miss Ve Melee WP Rea with involvement from local figures such as Ouler Bald Ble and Williams.
Fragmentary notes describe Sid awaiting, foxes approaching within yards of a fowl pen. A faulty cart rebounded, Sid discharged and two entities escaped. The event serves as a caution to keep poultry protected.
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